 finished second in an incredible three ArcsCredit: Getty Not only did he reach the top as a footballer, bagging 257 career goals with Southampton, Norwich, Manchester City and England, he also cracked the top-level as a trainer. He won 19 Group 1's during his career, with the likes of Piccolo, Zafeen, Tobougg and Queen's Logic, and banked millions through horse racing. And he came within inches of landing the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, with his star horse Youmzain finishing runner-up on an incredible three occasions. Bigger winners have been harder to come by in recent seasons, and he recently sold his £7 million stable hat he originally bought from the Queen. But he did celebrate a bittersweet success in the Cambridgeshire last month, just days after the death of a close friend. William Hill: Bet £10 Get £30 in free bets - CLAIM HERE Betfair: Bet £10 Get £30 - CLAIM HERE Paddy Power: Bet £20 and get it back as cash if it loses - CLAIM HERE Sky Bet: Bet £10 on Racing and get £30 in free bets - CLAIM HERE Ladbrokes: Bet £5 Get £20 - CLAIM HERE Coral: Bet £5 Get £20 - CLAIM HERE William Hill: 18+. Play Safe. From 00:01 on 13.04.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook. Further terms apply. Begambleaware.org Betfair - Place a min £10 bet on the Sportsbook on odds of min 1/2 (1.5), get £30 in Free Bets. Rewards valid for 30 days. SMS verification required. Only deposits via cards will qualify. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly 18+ begambleaware.org Pa){kind=link}
FORMER England striker Mick Channon, who became a top-class trainer at the end of his playing career, will retire at the end of the year.
Channon, 73, first took out a licence in 1989 and recently saddled the 2,500th winner of his career on the Flat in Britain.
Not only did he reach the top as a footballer, bagging 257 career goals with Southampton, Norwich, Manchester City and England, he also cracked the top-level as a trainer.
He won 19 Group 1’s during his career, with the likes of Piccolo, Zafeen, Tobougg and Queen’s Logic, and banked millions through horse racing.
And he came within inches of landing the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, with his star horse Youmzain finishing runner-up on an incredible three occasions.